Hotel services

Bangkok, Thailand – Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services (AHS), announced new expansion plans, with the launch of the Eastin Estates brand, a long-term luxury residential brand in the serviced apartment segment. Eastin Estates offers a residential community experience to meet the growing needs of the active senior market, with services and facilities for residents that encourage health and social connections. AHS Group is the first hotel management company to launch a brand dedicated to this segment in Asia.

Offering attentive service from its roots in Asian tradition and hospitality, the Eastin Estates brand value is to provide active seniors seeking personal assistance in their homes a safe place to work, rest and play. with like-minded residents. The community allows residents complete freedom in a comfortable and convenient luxury setting. A professional community team gives families the peace of mind that their loved ones are being taken care of as if they were at home. Daily activities and upscale facilities help residents lead fulfilling lives while staying fit, active and mobile.

Karan Kaul, vice president of business development for AHS, says “Eastin Estates will grow through management agreements and is an ideal concept for conversions of existing hotels and residential projects in urban and resort areas. We are launching this product in response to changing demographics in the region ”.

All developments under the Eastin Estate brand will feature safe, comfortable and proper design features made from durable materials, including easily accessible drawers and cabinets, waist-height outlet and light controls, and non-slip floors. All public spaces and facilities will be easily accessible and will be wheelchair accessible. Accommodation ranges from studios of 40 to 50 m² to T3 of 80 to 100 m², all with kitchenette, bathroom and balcony or terrace, and can be personalized with the possibility of moving in some furniture or decorations. The accommodation and facilities are pet-friendly, and grooming and à la carte dining services can be provided.

Facilities include a health center with 24/7 nurse and emergency assistance, all-day restaurant with healthy menu options, lounge with library, meeting room, outdoor garden , a swimming pool, a fitness center with hammam and sauna, a yoga area and mini-market as well as entertainment facilities and laundry service. Nature is well integrated into the living spaces and large landscaped common areas are present throughout the development. Importance is also placed on technology and connectivity, so residents can stay in touch with family and friends, and all administration of retirement and immigration visas is handled on behalf of residents. .

“We are very pleased to announce the launch of our new brand, Eastin Estates, and are confident that the brand will provide residents with a unique, high-value luxury service under the strong support and core values ​​of the Eastin brand. We are looking forward to expanding the Eastin Estates brand in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia., said Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group.

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) Group has launched the Eastin Estates brand, a long-term luxury residential brand in the assisted living segment.

Eastin Estates aims to provide a residential community experience to meet the growing needs of the active seniors market, with services and facilities for residents that encourage health and social connections. AHS Group claims to be the first hotel management company to launch a brand dedicated to this segment in Asia.

Eastin Estates is designed to provide active seniors looking for personal home help with a safe place to work, rest and play with like-minded residents, while being served by a professional community team. Daily activities and upscale facilities help residents stay fit, active and mobile.

Karan Kaul, Vice President of Business Development for AHS, said, “Eastin Estates will grow through management agreements and is an ideal concept for conversions of existing hotels and residential projects in urban and resort settings. We are launching this product in response to changing demographics in the region ”.

All developments under the Eastin Estate brand will feature safe, comfortable and proper design features made from durable materials. All public spaces and facilities will be easily accessible and will be wheelchair accessible. Accommodation ranges from studios of 40 to 50 m² to two-bedroom units of 80 to 100 m², all equipped with a kitchenette, bathroom and balcony or terrace. The accommodations and facilities are pet-friendly, and grooming and à la carte dining services can be provided.

Facilities include a health center with 24/7 nurse and emergency assistance, all-day restaurant with healthy menu options, lounge with library, meeting room, outdoor garden , swimming pool, yoga area, mini market, fitness center with steam room and sauna rooms, as well as entertainment facilities and laundry service. Nature is well integrated into the living spaces and large landscaped common areas are present throughout the development.

According to Jonathan Wigley, CEO of AHS Group, the company plans to expand the Eastin Estates brand to Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Absolute Hotel Services India announced the signing of a management agreement with Rivergate Resort India Limited and added U Rivergate Karjat to its portfolio. The project includes 42 rooms and more than 100 individual closed villas. Opening scheduled for the end of 2021.

Karjat is an attractive tourist destination encompassing the Bhor Ghat in its midst with green vegetation in bloom. It is one of Maharashtra’s fastest getaway destinations, calm and aesthetically enriched. Popular exploration options include the breathtaking view from Kothaligad Fort, the rock-hewn Kondana Caves, the architectural Jain temple, the ancient Hemadpanthi-style Kondeshwar temple of Lord Shiva, and the hiking trail looking adventures in the caves of Bahiri, among others.

A two-hour drive from Mumbai and Pune, U Rivergate Karjat is nestled amid a 60-acre expanse of lush green landscape, along the banks of the Pej River, a pristine free-flowing river. Existing rooms at the resort will undergo a detailed makeover, complemented by robust systems and procedures as well as an upgrade of facilities to an international level, taking the entire stay experience to a new level. Facilities will include an all-day restaurant, lounge bar, open-air restaurant, banquets, lawn, gym, spa, games room, children’s play area and children’s play area. ‘adventure. The confluence of a flowing river, a vast landscape, unlimited space, picturesque boulevards and serene surroundings create a magical ambience for a quick getaway to relax or celebrate, whether as an individual, family or group.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many habits in daily life. Hotel stays for vacations or business meetings increase the chances of contracting the disease.

Reducing the contact area, social distancing and wearing a mask are the three main measures to stem the spread of the disease.

Here, the new SoftPhone, which makes it easier to access all kinds of services from customers’ own phones instead of the hotel room phone, maximizes the contactless customer experience in hotels.

Turkish software publisher specializing in hotel technologies, Nevotek has added the SoftPhone functionality to its NevoTouchless solution, which enables the use of in-room television, telephone and mobile applications in a “contactless” manner in the hotel industry.

With SoftPhone, which was integrated into contactless solutions for the first time in the hospitality industry, guests have a whole new hygienic experience by accessing hotel services easily and without contact via their smartphone.

Use your own phone

The SoftPhone Touchless allows guests to use their own smartphones to access hotel services.

Due to COVID-19, the hospitality industry continues to take many measures to protect the health of employees and guests. For this reason, contactless technologies are of great importance for the health and hygiene of customers.

The NevoTouchless solution eliminated the need for customers to download any mobile application.

Telephone as TV remote control

The solution can be used in all hosting facilities from small to large size with an IP based PBX system. NevoTouchless solutions, including SoftPhone, make customer interaction, entertainment and information systems completely contactless installations.

Using their smartphones, guests can access information such as weather conditions and city guides, access room service and reception, view hotel bills, activate do not disturb mode, pay room temperature and control TV in their rooms.

Mr. Sameer Dharkar, Managing Director of Absolute Hotel Services India, is delighted to announce the signing of a management agreement with Neuleaf Lifespace Private Limited Company and the addition to its portfolio, Eastin Resort and Spa, Dapoli.

Ownership is a component of Konkan Trails Dapoli, a unique villa development project, conceptualized on Village Living, spread over 51 acres of flora. A distinctive feature of this development is the incorporation of Climate Adaptive Architecture (CRA), a design practice that works according to the weather conditions of the location in which it is located and reduces its reliance on artificial energy. .

Nestled in this space, spread over 7 hectares is Eastin Resort and Spa Dapoli, Thailand’s first international resort in Dapoli, Ratnagiri district. The property offers 70 villa rooms and facilities include an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, spa, fitness center, swimming pool and banquets.

Dapoli, a coastal hill station in the Konkan belt of Maharashtra, is situated in a magnificent setting of natural beauty, rolling hills, forests and an expanse of sea. At a height of about 800 feet above the level from the sea, the climate is cool and cool all year round. It is also home to beaches, forts, waterfalls and lakes.

Speaking on this development, Mr. Dharkar said: “We are extremely excited about this partnership and the opportunity to have another property in Maharashtra as part of our expansion plans for the western region in India. . The state is teeming with unexplored tourist destinations and we are happy to provide recreation enthusiasts with an upscale resort with truly global standards and services ”.

Three centuries ago, Nymphenburg Palace was the main summer residence of the sovereigns of Bavaria, a Baroque castle surrounded by 490 acres of parkland eight kilometers west of Munich. Over the years, residences of the same style have been added to the estate and last month one of them opened for private rental after two years of renovation. But it’s not just a private villa rental. Part of The Langham Residences, the alternative hotel program of luxury hotel company Langham Hospitality Group, the Langham Nymphenburg Residence includes hotel services as part of the experience.

The 9,000 square feet 18^e The mansion of the century features four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, three lounges to expand, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a fitness center, a conference room, a home theater and a wine cellar. The overall design – contemporary accessorized with traditional elements – was coordinated by Munich-based company Mang Mauritz Design with furniture by Walter Knoll and Donghia, lighting fixtures including crystal chandeliers and flower-shaped wall lights from Zurich-based Lichtkompetenz. , textiles from Thai silk specialist Jim Thompson, silk rugs from Jan Kath and porcelain tableware, tableware and artwork from specialist local artisans Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg.

The dining room, which offers a direct view of Nymphenburg Palace, also has a Lindsey Adelman chandelier in brushed gold combined with the finest Nymphenburg porcelain and two statues of Damien Hirst as decor additions. Even the bathrooms are serious design bastions: some have whimsical elements like those designed to resemble safari decor and an aquarium; others have absolute royal decorum like the Royal Bavarian Spa with 24k gold detailing on paintings from other Bavarian castles.

Hotel services begin at the airport with limousine service from arrival to departure. On site staff can organize gondola rides on the Nymphenburg Canal, private tours of the castle, picnics in the residence gardens or ice skating when the river freezes. And the limousine is always available if customers need to travel to Munich for business or shopping.

Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group, announced the first hotel in Laos to be added to the company’s portfolio. The Eastin Hotel Vientiane Laos is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2021.

Eastin Hotel Vientiane will feature 94 guest rooms comprised of luxury guest rooms and suites and world-class modern facilities for the convenience of all guests. The hotel will include an all-day restaurant, a specialty restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a gym.

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos and also a transit point for leisure visitors to other destinations in the country and a key destination for government and business. The hotel is located on the banks of the Mekong with a view of Thailand. It is a short drive from the international airport. The Laos Main Station for the New South China High Speed ​​Train is located near the hotel.

“We are delighted that our first hotel in Vientiane, Laos, is joining our Eastin family. Our hotel will offer guests the opportunity to relax in a natural river setting while being only a few steps from the city center and its rich cultural history. Eastin aims to provide an exceptional customer experience that is valid for all occasions. We look forward to providing a warm welcome to our customers when they choose to stay with us. “said Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group.

Jean-Luc Biamonti, Vice-President of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group announces: “In this unprecedented situation in 150 years of history, our top priority is the safety of our customers and employees. These new (following) measures have been taken…. To ensure continuity of service for our customers and the Principality of Monaco ”.

New reservations closed until April 30, 2020

All SBM hotels are closed to new bookings until April 30, 2020 inclusive.

The Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo and the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort

The Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort remain open to ensure continuity of service to lodged customers, long-term customers and residential customers, apartments and villas.

A minimum room service is provided at the Hôtel de Paris 24 hours a day. All regulatory safety and health measures are strictly enforced to ensure the protection of customers and employees.

Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo

In agreement with the Prince’s Government, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer will close the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, from Monday March 23 to April 30, 2020 (subject to modification of this date depending on the evolution of the situation) . In order to maintain continuity of service for lodged customers, rooms are made available at the Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo, at no additional cost.

Le Méridien Beach Plaza

Le Méridien Beach Plaza recently closed. Rooms for its guests have been made available at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort.

Monte-Carlo beach

The Monte-Carlo Beach, currently closed seasonally, remains closed until further notice.

All of the Group’s casinos, restaurants and bars, in and outside hotels, as well as the wellness centers and Sporting Monte-Carlo also remain closed until further notice.

Bangkok-headquartered Absolute Hotel Services is targeting more than 5,000 rooms in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region by the end of 2022.

Absolute Hotel Services Group CEO Jonathan Wigley announced an expansion into the dynamic market of Russia and the CIS region.

“Based on both strategic and opportunistic motivations, the Absolute Hotel Services group has fully engaged in the Russia and CIS region with a dedicated company and office to enable the growth of our real estate portfolio and our geographic footprint with this expansion. Given the strong and historic relationship in tourism between Russia and Asia, this expansion is a natural fit for us as an Asian-based hotel group, ”he said.

AHS aims to grow rapidly with 3 projects already secured and under development in the Black Sea region and we are targeting over 5,000 rooms in the region by the end of 2022. “We consider Russia and the region of the CIS as a very important part of our dynamic expansion. and showed our commitment with our recently opened office in Moscow.

“We are exploring all possible destinations for portfolio growth in the region based on a mix of international, regional and national demand drivers with our brands U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Grand Hotels & Resorts and Eastin Hotels & Residences. We are confident that we are bringing together the best of these two regions and we will be able to deliver success to all stakeholders, ”said Wigley.

Based in Bangkok, AHS is one of the leading hospitality management / branding companies in Asia and Europe with an ever-expanding geographic portfolio of hotels, resorts and serviced residences.

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